Incheon, South Korea and Burbank Mark 50 Years With ‘Mutualism’

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Mutualism ribbon cutting with Mayor Jess Talamantes Councilmembers Gordan & Gabel-Luddy along with Mr. Kim jin-Young Deputy Mayor for Political Affairs and Mr. Shin Yeon Sung Consul General. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
Mayor Jess Talamantes along with Mr. Kim jin-Young, Deputy Mayor of Incheon Korea. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

It all started 50 years ago, when a group of Burbank residents setup tables and collected books on San Fernando Blvd.  They were shipped to Incheon Korea and a bond or friendship formed and today, 50 years later, Incheon Korea is one of Burbank’s Sister Cities.

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On Monday evening members of the Incheon Metropolitan City Dance Theatre preformed and on Tuesday they were back to preform during the unveiling and dedication of an art piece called, “Mutualism”, in the front of the Northwest Library. Joining the ribbon cutting ceremonies were Burbank Mayor Jess Talamantes, along with Mr. Kim jin-Young, The Deputy Mayor for Political Affairs in Incheon Korea.  Mr. Shin Yeon Sung Consul General of the Koren Consulate here in Los Angeles was also on hand.

Burbank Mayor Jess Talamantes addressed the crowd during today's art unveiling ceremony at the new Mutualism loacated at Northwest Library. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
Burbank is only 6,027 miles from Incheon Korea.
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